Tradition and Innovation, 13th International Symposium of Byzantine Sigillography, University of Cologne, March 27–28, 2025
Following the 12th International Symposium of Byzantine Sigillography held in St. Petersburg in 2019, it is now our pleasure to announce the next Symposium, due to take place in Cologne in 2025.
The Symposium is organized under the auspices of the ANR/DFG Project DigiByzSeal – Unlocking the Hidden Value of Seals: New Methodologies for Historical Research in Byzantine Studies and will represent the closing event of this fruitful French-German cooperation. It will take place on March 27–28, 2025 (two full days) at the University of Cologne.
With the theme “Tradition and Innovation”, we will delve into the intricate balance between traditional methods and contemporary advancements within the field of Byzantine Sigillography. Throughout the symposium, we will explore various topics including but not limited to:
- the study of the Byzantine administration
- prosopography
- social history and identity
- imagery on Byzantine seals
- linguistic aspects of Byzantine seals
- cross-cultural influences and exchanges in Byzantine sigillography
- digital approaches and innovative methodologies in the study of seals
We encourage you to submit your original research and join us in advancing the field.
The languages admitted for the presentation are German, English, and French. Proposals for coordinated panels (three papers spanning 90 min. in total, including discussion) are most welcome.
A limited number of bursaries are available to support the participation of unfunded scholars, primarily doctoral students and early career researchers.